Can mindfulness help couples cope with advanced colon cancer? researchers want to know

NCT ID NCT05840263

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study aims to create a mindfulness program designed for couples where one partner has metastatic colorectal cancer. Researchers will interview patients, their partners, and clinicians to understand their needs and preferences for such a program. The goal is to design a program that can be tested in the future to reduce distress and improve quality of life for both partners.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: qualitative interviews and cognitive interviews (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a tailored mindfulness program that helps couples cope better with the stress of advanced colorectal cancer.
What could go wrong: This is an early, small qualitative study (48 participants) to gather opinions, not test a treatment. The final program may not reduce distress as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

METASTATIC COLORECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Colorado Cancer Center

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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